The Precious Dreadfulby Steven Parlato

The Precious Dreadful Read Online Free - Teddi Alder is just trying to figure out her life.

When she joins SUMMERTEENS, a library writing group, she’s only looking to keep herself busy, not go digging around in her subconscious. But as she writes, disturbing memories of her childhood friend Corey bubble to the surface, and Teddi begins to question everything: her friendship with her BFF Willa, how much her mom really knows, and even her own memories. Teddi fears she’s losing her grip on reality—as evidenced by that mysterious ghost-girl who emerges from the park pool one night, the one who won’t leave Teddi alone. To top it all off, she finds herself juggling two guys with potential, a quirky new boy named Joy and her handsome barista crush Aidan, who has some issues of his own.

As the summer unfolds, Teddi is determined to get to the bottom of everything—her feelings, the mysterious ghost-girl, and the memories of Corey that refuse to be ignored.

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The Precious Dreadful

Author

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Steven Parlato

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ISBN

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1507202776

Edition Language

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English

Format Type

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Hardcover

Number of Pages

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352 pages

Reviews

☆Dani☆ rated it ★★★★☆

February 21, 2018

I really enjoyed this novel! I was dragged in by the premise and was a bit shocked that this book is not what I expected but I still was completely engulfed in the story and loved Teddi. Teddi was a bit complex and complicated but it made me love her more. I also enjoyed the pace and the mystery...

Michael rated it ★★★★★

October 28, 2017

Warning! I received an ARC copy of this book in return for an honest review! Warning! I might be a little biased, especially because I love the authors work! Warning! I swear I'll try my best to be brutal. Behind the computer scream, I have an evil smile plastered on my face. There will be no spo...

Thamy rated it ★★★★☆

February 08, 2018

How to rate this novel? 3.5, probably.
One night, Teddi sees a girl in the park pool near her house but when she her crush Aidan gets there, no one is around. Aidan is sure she must have imagined things. But the girls shows up once more, only to disappear again. Later, Teddi notices ghost-girl isn...

Dayla rated it ★★★★☆

January 29, 2018

This was a wild ride. Wow. Since it's still a few months away, all I will say is: How much can you trust Teddi and how ready are you for a mental adventure?
Thanks to the author and Simon & Schuster for a copy in exchange for a future honest review!
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Kim rated it ★★★★☆

September 29, 2017

After reading Steven Parlato's first book, "The Namesake," I could not wait to read what he would write next. Fortunately, I was privileged to receive an ARC copy of "The Precious Dreadful."
Parlato does not disappoint! Once again, he's written a protagonist who is immediately relatable and enter...

Sam rated it ★★★★☆

February 19, 2018

Rating: 3.5 Stars
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this one. The Precious Dreadful caught my eye, because it eluded to some sort of mystery, suppressed memories, and some sort of paranormal element, but what kept my interest was Teddi.
•Pro: Teddi was wonderfully complicated and I loved her...

Margo rated it ★★★★★

November 06, 2017

In THE PRECIOUS DREADFUL, Steven Parlato paints settings and portrays characters with poetic language that lures the reader with each rhythmic phrase.
AND - I'm giving away an ARC on my website. Hop over there to enter to win: http://www.margokelly.net/2017/11/boo...
Before opening this book, I wo...

C. Lee rated it ★★★★★

December 25, 2017

Precious Dreadful draws you into the life of Teddie Alder and holds you there until you make the entire journey with her. From start to finish you fear for her, you ache for her, and you root for her as she copes with the challenge of a mother who is no more than a child herself.
Then Teddie face...

Vani rated it ★★★★★

February 01, 2018

SO WOW. If I had known how much I would love The Precious Dreadful, I would have gone at it a lot sooner! I let it sit on my computer for thirty whole days.
So I had a feeling I would like The Precious Dreadful just from that weird description. I love how the ghost is mentioned so offhandedly. “Oh...

Ms. rated it ★★★☆☆

January 08, 2018

E ARC from Edelweiss Plus
Did not meet the needs of my collection at this time. Too YA.

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About the author

Steven Parlato Steven Parlato, Assistant Professor of English, a writer and artist, lives in CT with his wife and two children. Holding a Masters from Wesleyan University, Steve has taught graphic design, writing, and a literature course of his own design, Studies in Young Adult Fiction. In 2012, Steve was recognized with a NISOD Excellence Award in Teaching.

A prize-winning poet, Parlato's work appears in Freshwater; MARGIE: The American Journal of Poetry; Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review; and Pirene's Fountain. Most recently, his poetry was published in Freshwater and in Peregrine. Steve has been a featured poet at a number of CT venues.

Parlato's young adult novel, THE NAMESAKE, one of five debut titles from Merit Press, a new Imprint of F+W/Adams Media, won a 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices. Steve is represented for fiction by Victoria Marini of Gelfman Schneider Literary Agency.

Steve has also worked as an actor both professionally and non, playing roles ranging from MacBeth to the Scarecrow of OZ, He has also appeared as a hapless limousine rider, and as the "Munchie Mania?" patron in a Friendly's training film.

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